2027: Ebonyi commissioner resigns, joins PDP
Igboke said his decision was informed by the need to align with a political platform that would advance the interests of the people and promote inclusive development in the state.
Kwara 2027: Ilorin Emirate insist on Saliu Mustapha for governor
The Ilorin Emirate Political Advisory Council (IEPAC) has reaffirmed its endorsement of Senator Saliu Mustapha as its preferred governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Kwara State. The council also renewed its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid, describing him as the preferred presidential candidate of the Ilorin Emirate in the forthcoming general […]
Ekiti PDP seeks presidential intervention over treatment of members
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that the rights of all political actors are protected as political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of the 2026 governorship election in the state.
2027: Atiku knocks Babachir over ethnic profiling, describes him as tribal bigot
Atiku also cited his facilitation of scholarships for some of the released Chibok schoolgirls at the American University of Nigeria as evidence of his commitment to action over rhetoric, saying several of the beneficiaries had since graduated and rebuilt their lives.
Plane carrying Iran team lands in Mexico; uncertainty grows over US entry permits
A plane carrying Iran’s World Cup football squad landed early Sunday in the Mexican border city of Tijuana, AFP journalists witnessed, after the United States kicked off a bitter diplomatic row over visas.
Ooni urges traditional rulers to strengthen role in tackling insecurity
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has called on traditional rulers across Yorubaland to strengthen collaboration among themselves and support ongoing efforts to address insecurity in their communities. The monarch made the call during the grand finale of the 2026 Ifa Festival, expressing concern over security challenges in […]
10 most expensive national teams at 2026 World Cup
Squad values heading into the World Cup underline the growing financial power of international football, with elite talent spread across Europe’s biggest leagues and beyond.
Three FRSC personnel reportedly killed in Kebbi attack
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi BIRNIN KEBBI — Three personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) were reportedly killed in an attack along the Tsamiya–Illo road in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State at the weekend. The deceased were identified as DCRMA Umar Aliyu, SRMA Ezra Manu Gona and RMA I Mansur Ibrahim […]
Troops foil kidnapping attempts, rescue victims in Plateau, Kaduna
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have foiled multiple kidnapping attempts and rescued several victims during coordinated operations across Plateau and Kaduna states in the past 48 hours.
Soldiers arrest 14 suspected impersonators in Abuja
Soldiers of the Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, have arrested 14 individuals suspected of impersonating officials of the Nigeria Forest Guard while allegedly carrying out unauthorised arrests in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
How OPHK Troops rescue 360 Ngoshe captives in Borno
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Troops of the Joint Task Force North East ‘Operation HADIN KAI’ (OPHK) have revealed the modus operandi it used in rescuing 360 people, mostly women and children that were abducted by suspected members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists during invasion on Ngoshe community of Gwoza local government area of Borno state were […]
